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Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women, by Keri Folmar
Endorsed by Kathleen Nielson, Diane Schreiner, Connie Dever, Gloria Furman, and many more.
The Book of James emphasizes practical Christian living, highlighting that genuine faith must be demonstrated through actions. Key themes include enduring trials to build perseverance, seeking wisdom from God, controlling the tongue, avoiding favoritism, and addressing the fleeting nature of wealth. It calls for humility, justice, prayer, and living out godly wisdom through a life of peace and mercy.
In Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women, wise and helpful questions guide you deep into the text using the three basic steps of all sound Bible study: Observe, Interpret, Apply.
- This is a 10-week inductive study guide for women
- Each week’s chapter is divided into sections for 5 days of study
- Covers the entire book of James
- Ideal for small groups, individuals, or 1-on-1 mentoring
- Lots of extra white space for journaling
- Spiral-bound for lay-flat ease of writing
When we study the Bible inductively we want to know what the author meant when he wrote to his original audience. This involves reading Bible passages in context and asking questions about the text. The goal is to find the meaning and significance from the text itself.
We do this automatically every day when we read news, social media, or even recipes! Not surprisingly, it is also the best way to study God’s word.
At the beginning of this study you’ll find a brief, helpful introduction, including optional Notes for Leaders. This is followed by clear, simple questions that will help you to Observe what is being said, Interpret what Paul was communicating to his original readers, and Apply the book of Romans in your own life.
Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women is part of the Delighting in the Word series by Keri Folmar, from Cruciform Press. Each study in the series will impress the truths of Scripture upon your heart and strengthen your Bible study skills. Come delight in God’s word, and be encouraged to live more effectively for Jesus and his gospel!
The growing Delighting in the Word Series:
- Includes studies on the Gospel of Mark, Romans, Ephesians, Philippians, Titus, and James, with more to come
- Endorsed by Kathleen Nielson, Kristie Anyabwile, Diane Schreiner, Connie Dever, Gloria Furman, and many more
- Loved and trusted by churches and Christians worldwide since 2012
Author
Passionate about encouraging women to delight in the Scriptures, Keri runs women’s Bible studies at the Evangelical Christian Church of Dubai (ECCD) where she is privileged to teach fascinating women from every inhabited continent. In addition to the Delighting in the Word Bible study series, she has written The Good Portion: Scripture, a book that encourages women to discover the treasure and enjoy the sweetness of God’s word, as well as the booklets How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? and How Can I Grow in Hospitality? Keri is the wife of John, who is the senior pastor of ECCD, and they have three grown children. She co-hosts Priscilla Talk, a 9Marks podcast.
Endorsements
“It is hard to imagine a better inductive Bible study tool than this one.”
—Diane Schreiner
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“Keri Folmar encourages us to read God’s Word carefully, to understand clearly, and to apply prayerfully. This study helps us hear James’ call to true faith in Jesus Christ — a faith that works. With simple clarity, Keri guides us not only in studying James but also in learning to study the Bible.”
—Kathleen Nielson is author of the Living Word Bible Studies; Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; and wife of Niel, who served as President of Covenant College from 2002 to 2012.
“It is hard to imagine a better inductive Bible study tool than this one. So many study tools wander from the biblical text, but Keri Folmar’s study on James concentrates on what James himself says. Also, the message of James for our everyday lives is constantly emphasized. I recommend this book for both individual and group study, for it will enable you to grow in your faith.”
—Diane Schreiner, wife of professor, author, and pastor Tom Schreiner and mother of four grown children, has led women’s Bible studies for more than 20 years.
“This study through the Book of James encourages us to have an active faith that works itself out in love. I appreciate the way Keri consistently challenges us to apply God’s Word to our own hearts, and also to our relationships in the body of Christ. This is a great study to do on your own or in partnership with someone who is not yet a Christian, or with someone who struggles with assurance or expresses a desire to have a vibrant life of faith and service to Christ.”
—Kristie Anyabwile holds a history degree from NC State University. Her husband, Thabiti, serves as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Grand Cayman, and as a Council Member for The Gospel Coalition.
“What a harvest of righteousness is enjoyed by those who dig deep into the book of James! We all need the wisdom that comes down from above, and this Bible study on James is a true guide. Keri skillfully created this rich resource—and not only that, she put the tools in your hands so you can study God’s word for yourself. Gather your friends to study with you, and enjoy the harvest together.”
—Gloria Furman is a pastor’s wife in the Middle East and the author of Glimpses of Grace and Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full.
Amazon Review –
“A solid resource that I have no problem recommending.”
Keri Folmar has again produced a women’s bible study resource that leaves me very excited. After using and enjoying her first study on Philippians, I was eager to see this newest study, based on the book of James.
Faith is written for women, and is suitable for group or individual study. I think it would also work well as a tool for one-on-one mentoring. The book has material for ten weeks of study, with each week having five days of study. The sections are easily completed over the five-day period.
Faith is an inductive study, as opposed to a topical study. This means we study the book as a whole, looking at its individual parts within the larger context, asking questions of the text with a view to discerning meaning. I personally find this the best method for study. The text is the focus, and the context is always kept in mind. That helps avoid the pitfalls of bunny trails that have nothing to do with the passage.
Inductive study focuses on observation and interpretation before making application. Keri makes sure that the first two steps are thoroughly covered before attempting application. Application is a product of meaning, and to jump too quickly to application without discovering meaning could lead to ineffective or misguided application
The beauty of inductive study is that, ultimately, topics are covered as we progress through the book. In Faith, some of the issues touched upon were how to handle trials, taming unruly speech, showing partiality, prayer, worldliness, and the balance between faith and works. As with her study, Joy, Keri encourages the study at the beginning of each day to pray before studying, giving the student the crucial reminder that our understanding of Scripture comes from the Lord.
As a student, what I like best about this study is the encouragement to really think about the truths learned, to really evaluate how faith in my Christ is evidenced in my life on a day to day basis. As a teacher, what I liked was the scope for rich study. A teacher has all she needs in this book for an excellent ten week study of James, but the application questions provide scope for deeper study, too, if a teacher so desires.
It is not always easy to find bible study tools for women where it is clear that Christ, not ourselves is the subject matter. This study makes it very clear. Too often women’s bible studies speculate or focus only on how we feel about Scripture. This is a solid resource that I have no problem recommending.
Homebody, in a 5-star review on Amazon
Amazon Review –
Awesome inductive study that guides you in-depth through the text of James! I would highly recommend this study to anyone!
Leah, in a 5-star review on Amazon
Amazon Review –
“I hope she writes several more!
Excellent! This is basically a book of questions—beginning with easy observation, then developing into interpretation, then application. We used this for a women’s Bible class, and especially appreciated the fact that it was very useful for women who were able to do the homework as well as women who were not. One participant commented that she never felt as if she couldn’t attend if she had not been able to work ahead—the questions are useful either way. Hope she writes several more!
D. Lee, in a 5-star review on Amazon